Pope Leo has disclosed that doctors discovered a small growth on his lung during a recent check-up and that he will undergo surgery later this week to remove it, marking the first health scare of his tenure at age 71. Pope Leo XIV to have lung surgery Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Pope Leo has disclosed that doctors discovered a small growth on his lung during a recent check-up and that he will undergo surgery later this week to remove it, marking the first health scare of his tenure at age 71. Addressing pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s...S1

• Pope Leo XIV to have lung surgeryS2